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In February, Zardoya, Evian, and Buccellati headed to upstate New York for three weeks of writing and recording—an unlikely setting for the San Juan-born artist. “I wanted to record somewhere totally out of my comfort zone, and outside of LA,” she explains. “I’m Puerto Rican and an island girly, so the polar opposite was going to upstate New York in the dead of winter.” Between sessions, they took long walks through the woods and ate farm-fresh duck eggs.
Melt’s softly gothic sound may feel familiar to fans of the Marías, whose production leaned toward the lush, layered, and hypnotic, but it’s slower, moodier. “The Marías are very much a band, but from day one, Josh and I have written all of the music. So what you get is 50-50 Josh’s musical DNA and mine,” Zardoya says. “Whereas with my solo project, I wanted this to feel like music you’d listen to in nature while sitting under a tree, or on the train looking out a window.” (If ever a song began to stray from the sensibility she was after, Zardoya recalls, she’d describe it as “not vampire enough!”)
Its tone draws as much from the wintry stillness of those New York woods as from Evian and Buccellati’s love of The Lord of the Rings (which, yes, they got Zardoya into, too). “Sam, Luca, and I worked so seamlessly because we have such similar musical DNA. We’re inspired by the same things,” Zardoya says. “A song called ‘Back to You’ felt like the stars were aligning—the melody came out of nowhere. We were all just in our little stations, creating, and then before we knew it, we had a whole song.” The trio were delighted to discover, after the song was finished, that the planets had quite literally been aligned that night.
If you’re ready to retire those ratty, hole-y sweats that have seen you through college and countless days under your duvet (no judgment — we’ve all got that pair), consider yourself covered. Ahead, discover 20 top-quality, stylish sweatsuits and lounge sets from retailers we love and trust, like Lululemon and Gap (plus more luxe options, like Lunya and Skims).
Pitch Perfect stars weren’t the only ones who showed up to celebrate their friend and costar. Katie Lowes of Scandal and The Hunting Wives was also in attendance at the event, which included a musical performance by Kenzie, who you may also know as Dance Moms alum Mackenzie Ziegler.
Kenzie’s performance included her song “Sophie,” telling the crowd, “I really struggled finding girls here growing up. My mental health was kind of all over the place and I finally found a girl that just gets me like noone else and is like my true sister.”
Right before Kenzie’s performance, Snow thanked attendees for joining, as well as the 1 Hotel for letting her play her personal “no skips” playlist. “This is our five-year anniversary of doing this and sharing the message of sharing your story and de-stigmatizing mental health and really just writing letters that are sharing our truth,” she told the crowd. “I really, really appreciate you guys coming out here.” Anytime.
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Quiet luxury is fine, but this fall, the chicest people know that louder and more maximalist pieces are the far more forward way to look luxurious. I’m talking about elements like tactile pony-hair finishes, luscious silk staples, sumptuous suede, and everything espresso brown that are the foundations for the most wealth-coded wardrobes of fall 2025.
I, for one, can’t get enough of the trend and after doing a deep-dive into the Nordstrom fall collections, I’m convinced that the retailer is home to the most elite assortment. Every once in a while (okay fine, at least once per week) I like to spend an hour or so flipping through the site’s new arrivals just for fun and on the latest occasion I made it my mission to source the most luxurious and quite frankly expensive-looking items the retailer has to offer right now. From calf-hair belts to suede bags and croc-embossed boots, continue on to shop the items that will make the chicest impact in your fall wardrobe.
JW PEI
Lucia Faux Leather Top Handle Bag
Buying this chic bag is saving my $4500 on the designer handbag I really want deep down, and who am I to argue with that?
Vince
Cap Sleeve V-Neck Top
I can’t decide what’s better, the shape, the satin finish, or the color.
Vince
Fluid High Waist Straight Leg Pants
Don’t even think about passing by the matching silk pants.
Madewell
The Jamie Boat Shoe
Skip regular loafers and wear these with jeans and trousers instead.
Reformation
Simona Suede Cylinder Shoulder Bag
Reformation did their big one with this.
MANGO
Selection Double Breasted Suede Trench Coat
MANGO
Genuine Calf Hair Belt
Every outfit just got that much richer-looking.
Le Monde Beryl
Babouche Genuine Calf Hair Kitten Heel Pump
Don’t buy this if you hate getting compliments.
Apparis
Blair Pluche™ Faux Fur Coat
Fact: faux fur coats are the style that will get the most airtime on fashion people this winter.
Madewell
The Longline Straight Leg Jeans
Yes, jeans can look expensive. Case in point.
TOTEME
Belted Genuine Calf Hair Bucket Bag
Placing this on my mantle at home when I’m not carrying it like the art piece it truly is.
Arezzo
Daphne Ballet Flat
These check so many boxes.
Nordstrom
Collarless Twill Blazer
The shape is giving designer.
Freja New York
Mercer Faux Leather Top Handle Bag
A Who What Wear editor favorite.
Jeffrey Campbell
Croc Embossed Boot
Id’ believe you if you told me these were Toteme.
Free People
Paper Cut Faux Suede Blazer
Suede jackets are the piece in every fashion person’s closet atm.
Nordstrom
Satin Scoop Neck Tank
The kind of staple that makes a wardrobe stronger.
Madewell
The Top Zip Suede Shoulder Bag
Yes to this east-west shape.
Déhanche
Hollyhock Genuine Calf Hair Belt
Trust me—Déhanche belts are worthy every penny.
Reiss
Elle Asymmetric Top
Insanely chic silhouette.
Alaïa
Le Teckel Genuine Calf Hair East/West Clutch
I simply can’t stop staring.
Jeffrey Campbell
Collene Ballet Flat
These are peak fall 2025.
Reformation
Ashlyn Pleated Peplum Strapless Top
I’d be RSVPing yes to every party if I owned this top.
MANGO
Paris Faux Leather A-Line Midi Skirt
Great with boots, flats, and pumps.
Madewell
The Sculpted Metal Genuine Calf Hair Wristlet Bag
Alaïa
Show Pointed Toe Lizard Embossed Pump
Jennifer Behr
Croc Embossed Leather Headband
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy would be all over it.
Reformation
Large Patrizia Suede Satchel
Reformation
Inez Ballet Flat
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There were many charming things about the house (front porch, wood-burning fireplace). There were also many not-so-charming things (veneer wood, spotty landscaping). So they got to work. They repainted the walls but didn’t mask all the old chips, which Kendall argues gives the house character: “People might’ve dinged their surfboard as they’re coming through,” she says, waving her hands. “We want it to feel like it’s in California.” They raised the ceiling, replaced the floors, and sourced furniture from anywhere and everywhere—from Indonesia to Greece, France to Facebook Marketplace. And slowly but surely, they made the home their own.
“In my mind, it’s part French maison, but then also a little beach shack,” Kendall says of her home as I sit at her weathered wood dining table. She’s made breakfast: yogurt and granola, cold brew coffee with oat milk, fresh strawberries and croissants from Gjelina. Everything goes right on the wood. Kendall, I soon learn, is very anti-coaster: “We don’t put coasters down because I want to be able to see who’s been here before. And the table wants to remember the people that it’s helped share conversations. So the more rings, the better,” she says.
Among the list of true closet essentials, the best little black dresses are perennial standouts. No matter the occasion, LBDs are capsule-wardrobe staples that never lose their fashion-forward appeal. Whether a cocktail-attire invite has you scrambling for a party dress or you’re looking for something to freshen up your weekly workwear edit, little black dresses have the power to fill in the blanks with just the right amount of polished versatility and easy elegance.
The best little black dresses, at a glance
I often find myself reaching for an LBD when faced with the nagging question of what to wear. As a New Yorker, my closet is literally stocked with them. Work event? I’m most likely reaching for my trusty black midi to go from day to night with ease; I usually add a leather jacket and boots for extra edge. Fall wedding? A lace-trimmed slip dress is my forever go-to, instantly upping the chic factor—just add strappy heels and sleek earrings. (Rewear it to work or brunch under a white button-down shirt and ballet flats.)
The best part about investing in little black dresses is that they act as styling centerpieces with the ability to be reworked over and over, usually with a simple swap of accessories. From classic minis to bold maxis and every hemline, shape, and material in between, shop my favorite LBDs to bring your wardrobe together.
1. Best black minidresses
There is nothing else quite like a little black minidress, a seasonless staple that can be worn year-round. Whether you like the fit and feel of a bodycon dress or prefer the A-line silhouette of a shift or sheath, rely on these favorites to guide the way. You’ll find Staud’s Wells dress, a longtime bestseller among Glamour readers with the subtlest seamed corset, high on the list. Reformation’s sleeveless, knitted take, meanwhile, is the perfect transitional shape to wear with knee-high boots and a leather jacket in the fall, then a sleek, kitten-heel sandal come summer.
2. Best black midi-dresses
Black midi-dresses run the gamut of shape and vibe, and so do their many styling possibilities. You’ll find both cocktail-appropriate attire and everyday mainstays within this category. Evenings out call for Norma Kamali’s ruched Diana dress, a go-to for decades now, while J.Crew’s pleated taffeta number works for all those dressy fall events on your calendar. Simple jersey options from Quince, Old Navy, and Hill House make for versatile workhorses—pair them with a blazer and your favorite sneakers, ballet flats, or boots for everyday wear.
3. Best black maxidresses
If you’re looking for length, a black maxidress offers a polished problem-solver—there’s no extra styling required. Choose from simple styles that feel like your favorite tank top or T-shirt, like Cotton Citizen’s tank dress or Free People’s long-sleeved maxi—the perfect accompaniments to those new suede boots. For occasion dressing, special details, like Amanda Uprichard’s serious slit skirts and Zara’s festive frock in crepe, are the way to go.
4. Best black dresses with sleeves
A little black dress with long sleeves is fail-proof in the colder months, offering just the right balance of coverage and sophistication. Go for something on the casual side with Another Tomorrow’s short-sleeve dress. Or perhaps a sweater dress is more your speed; both Éterne’s turtleneck number and Dôen’s ruffled take pair perfectly with knee-high boots and a wool coat for everyday outings. For evening, Helsa’s open-back gown in deep noir is the winter wedding-guest dress worth investing in for all those upcoming black-tie affairs.
5. Best black dresses with embellishments
Although a little black dress can be worn for any occasion, it really comes alive at night. Don’t be afraid to load up on options with plenty of extra-special design details to make your picks really stand out. From Mango’s strapless dress with a structured fit and jeweled buttons to Kika Vargas’s voluminous minidress with bow straps, little touches make all the difference. Silhouettes and shapes can also be impactful, like Max Mara’s striking cutout dress and Reformation’s backless gown. Heads will surely turn for these, whatever room you find yourself in.
6. Best black dresses on Amazon
If you need a little guidance on where to begin in a sea of black dresses, our vetted favorites from Amazon are a good place to start. Find versatility with effortless black slip dresses from Alice & Olivia and City Chic (a great plus-size option), which are flexible enough for laid-back moments with a simple jacket and flats or polished looks with strappy heels. Contemporary designer steals like Staud’s cap-sleeve dress and Norma Kamali’s Maria dress are top priorities on my wish list as well.
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While some travelers are sticking to leggings and sweaters for comfort, a new wave of frequent fashion flyers is walking through the airport in elegant denim outfits. One popular look features black jeans—specifically straight or slightly barrel-legged—paired with croc-embossed kitten-heeled ankle boots. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is one style icon who has been spotted in this outfit.
Last week, the model and entrepreneur was seen arriving back at the London Airport from Paris Fashion Week. For the occasion, she wore a black turtleneck and a long black leather jacket from The Row, styled with black jeans courtesy of Phoebe Philo, croc-embossed kitten-heeled ankle boots from Khaite, and The Row’s iconic Margaux bag. As always, she finished off the look with oversize sunglasses.
On Rosie Huntington-Whiteley: Phoebe Philo Classic Jeans ($1250); The Row coat; Rat & Boa Ezra Snood ($245); Khaite boots; Hermès Leather Clochette ($940)
Jeans and heeled boots at the airport may be controversial, but think about it: If you’re going to buy an overpriced water bottle and carry luxurious luggage, you’ll want an expensive-looking outfit to match the vibe. That’s where black jeans and croc-embossed boots come in. These two pieces alone exude a rich appearance, and when styled together, they create an outfit that looks like you hired a stylist.
So take a note from Huntington-Whiteley and wear this denim outfit to the airport, or at least to the office or brunch with friends, please. That said, keep scrolling to shop the pieces needed to re-create her look.
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Everlane
The Luxe Rib Turtleneck
Wear this alone or style it under a button-down shirt for a chic layered look.
These have a slight barrel-leg shape to them, like Huntington-Whiteley’s Phoebe Philo jeans.
Sanctuary
Vegan Leather Coat
A fall wardrobe essential—especially if you live in NYC or London.
Toteme
The Mid-Heel 50mm Crocodile-Embossed Leather Ankle Boots
Don’t let anyone tell you that ankle boots are “out” this fall. Some of the chicest boot styles you can find on the market are ankle boots.
Shop Black Jeans and Croc-Embossed Boots
Madewell
The Longline Straight Jeans
MANGO
Croc-Effect Pointed-Toe Ankle Boots
Get the look for under $100.
Levi’s
Wedgie High Waist Slim Jeans
These are made with a low-stretch denim that hugs the hips nicely.
Freda Salvador
Lanna Boots
Freda Salvador shoes hate to see me coming.
Bottega Veneta
Lewis Croco Block-Heel Pumps
These aren’t ankle boots, but when you pair them with long jeans that puddle over the top, it looks like you’re wearing a pair.
Citizens of Humanity
Annina High Waist Straight Leg Jeans
Who What Wear editors love Citizens of Humanity’s jeans because they’re comfortable and flattering.
Madewell
The Dimes Chelsea Boots
Last, but not least, a pair of mid-priced ankle boots that you can’t go wrong with.